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iCOMAT opens new space manufacturing facility in Gloucestershire

A new manufacturing facility has been opened in Hardwickle, Gloucestershire. The 45,000 sq ft plant, established by advanced composites firm iCOMAT, is set to revolutionise the way lightweight structures for space applications are designed and built.

EU kicks off consultation and call for evidence for the Circular Economy Act

The EU Commission has launched a public consultation for its upcoming Circular Economy Act. This initiative aims to accelerate the transition to a more circular economy, boosting the EU's resilience and competitiveness. Feedback is open until November 2025.

£150 million in farming grants successfully allocated by the UK Government

The UK government has allocated £150 million in Capital Grants to over 8,000 farmers across England, supporting environmental improvements and sustainable farming practices.

The UK public sector now has better access to space innovation through CCS agreement

A Space Technology Solutions agreement developed by Crown Commercial Service (CCS) in partnership with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) will change how the UK public sector receives space-related technologies.

Survey solutions experts help staff under pressure

Colin Wheeler, Managing Director at Survey Solutions, describes how the firm assists in implementing comprehensive long surveys or short pulse surveys in high-pressure work environments.

New EU-propel accelerates urban mobility innovations across France

A new partnership between EIT Urban Mobility and the French Innovation Agency for Transport (AIT) has launched the EU-Propel initiative, which is a project designed to scale innovative mobility solutions and tackle the unique challenges of urban transport.

World‑first gonorrhoea vaccine programme launched on NHS in England

The NHS is starting the world’s first vaccine programme to prevent gonorrhoea, using the 4CMenB meningitis vaccine in high‑risk groups from August 2025.

NHS protects thousands of appointments during resident doctors’ strike in 2025

During the 2025 resident doctors’ strike, the NHS successfully maintained thousands of patient appointments by implementing strategic planning and empowering local healthcare teams to manage resources effectively.

How can we end smoking in the UK?

What would it take to end smoking in 20 years? asks Hazel Cheeseman, CEO of Action on Smoking and Health (ASH).

NISAR satellite has launched successfully, leading a new era for Earth observations

The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite was successfully launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, this week.

EU policy analysis: Protecting democracy

Open Access Government examines the European Commission's protecting democracy policy, including a focus on media freedom and pluralism.

Europe’s forest carbon sink is shrinking

Forests have always been one of Europe’s most critical natural allies in the fight against climate change, covering about 40% of the European Union’s land and absorbing roughly 10% of the bloc’s greenhouse gas emissions from human activity between 1990 and 2022.

Helping adults across Europe through food literacy

As Europe moves towards a more sustainable future, they are determined to highlight an overlooked issue: food literacy among adults.

Five ways philosophy can actually change your life

Tim Boerkamp, Founder & Philosophy Writer at Examined Mind walks us through five ways philosophy can actually change your life.

Stanford creates virtual scientist to accelerate drug and vaccine discovery

Stanford researchers have developed an AI-powered "virtual scientist" capable of designing drug and vaccine candidates, marking a leap forward in biomedical research.

FDA clears first blood test for Alzheimer’s diagnosis

FDA clearance of the first Alzheimer's blood test marks a significant step toward earlier, more straightforward diagnosis—potentially improving care for adults with memory concerns.

The true value of forests can’t be logged

We must rethink how we value forests as the climate and biodiversity crises worsen, urges Willem Ferwerda of Commonland.

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